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BF61 LGJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,651 mi
Last recorded84,651 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 LGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,651 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 84,651 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 63,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,983 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (205/50R17) (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,488 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,785 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BF61 LGJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 LGJ registered?

BF61 LGJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is BF61 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 LGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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